Inca Hike, hiking to Machu Picchu
It is not all about the classic Inca Trail! So let us lead you far off the beaten track, along alternative treks through majestic mountain views, surrounded by nevadas and pristine rivers, hiking up to the bottom of glaciers and down into the cloud forest, through diverse flora and fauna. You will follow the footsteps of forgotten explorers along un-restored Inca trails and settlements, such as the Moonstone trek, Inca Quarry trek, Salkantay trek, Inca Jungle trail, Lares trek, Choquequirao trek, Choquequirao to Machu Picchu trek, Ausangate trek, Vilcabamba trek, and other even lesser trodden paths.
The Peruvian government department known as the "Ministerio de Cultura" (Ministry for Culture) is the entity that regulates maintenance, prices and availability of the Inca Trail permit in conjunction with SERNANP (Servicio Nacional de Areas Naturales Protegidas por el Estado - Department for Protected Natural Areas in Peru), authorizing travel agencies to operate along the Inca Trails to Machu Picchu.
As an authorized tour operator of the Inca Trail, we have been granted the 'Ministry for Culture" official sign, find us at this list "Authorized tour operators" position AG0101.
Before booking for any trek you make sure that the tour operator is authorized.
The Peruvian government department known as the "Ministerio de Cultura" (Ministry for Culture) is the entity that regulates maintenance, prices and availability of the Inca Trail permit in conjunction with SERNANP (Servicio Nacional de Areas Naturales Protegidas por el Estado - Department for Protected Natural Areas in Peru), authorizing travel agencies to operate along the Inca Trails to Machu Picchu.
As an authorized tour operator of the Inca Trail, we have been granted the 'Ministry for Culture" official sign, find us at this list "Authorized tour operators" position AG0101.
Before booking for any trek you make sure that the tour operator is authorized.
A message from the owner
At Dead Woman's pass, 4215 m
My name is Jose Luis Martinez Yucra and I was born in Cusco city, Peru.
I spent my whole life in this magnificent city, where you discover the fascinating remains of the collision of two civilizations 500 years ago.
I also speak Quechua, the language of the Incas. Unfortunately the Peruvian Government do not support the learning of this pre-Columbian language anymore.
My mother was born in the highlands of Cusco in the village of Canas (3,800m - 12,500ft.) located 3 hours driving distance from Cusco. From her I learnt much about the Quechua language, lifestyle and ancient customs.
After completing secondary school I earned a degree in Tourism as well as studying English at the Excel Language Center. Above all, talking to my trekkers helped me gain a good grasp of the language.
I have spent the last 12 years working as a Tour Guide, leading many groups of different nationalities, mainly hiking along the various Inca trails ending at Machu Picchu and also learning much more about the living culture of every village I passed through to share with all my interested tourists.
Recently I launched Inca Hike, a local tour operator. I chose this name in order to honour the unique heritage left by this civilization in our highlands.
I am passionate to share my knowledge of local tradition, history and culture with travelers from around the world. I am understandably very proud of my country and my heritage and I know you will never forget your trip to Peru.
Social responsibility
Inca Hike is actively involved in setting up assistance schemes for local people, porters and staff, such our clothing and education schemes, and we are very committed to ensuring that the local people benefit through tourism. We achieve this by:
-Creating new jobs and opportunities to improve the standards of living of local people and their families.
-Fair treatment, decent wages for all our local employees and health insurance for our crew and staff.
-Using only locally-owned transportation and accommodation.
-Being environmentally conscious and friendly to protect our landscapes and Pachamama.
-Keeping alive and sharing the indigenous wisdom of the native Inca communities.
Inca Hike is committed to promote the spirit of Christmas giving and each year participates in programs distributing presents, meals and hot chocolate to around 300 children.
All of these activities could not happen without the support we have received from so many tourists, thanks to you we can offer even more help to the local communities.
I spent my whole life in this magnificent city, where you discover the fascinating remains of the collision of two civilizations 500 years ago.
I also speak Quechua, the language of the Incas. Unfortunately the Peruvian Government do not support the learning of this pre-Columbian language anymore.
My mother was born in the highlands of Cusco in the village of Canas (3,800m - 12,500ft.) located 3 hours driving distance from Cusco. From her I learnt much about the Quechua language, lifestyle and ancient customs.
After completing secondary school I earned a degree in Tourism as well as studying English at the Excel Language Center. Above all, talking to my trekkers helped me gain a good grasp of the language.
I have spent the last 12 years working as a Tour Guide, leading many groups of different nationalities, mainly hiking along the various Inca trails ending at Machu Picchu and also learning much more about the living culture of every village I passed through to share with all my interested tourists.
Recently I launched Inca Hike, a local tour operator. I chose this name in order to honour the unique heritage left by this civilization in our highlands.
I am passionate to share my knowledge of local tradition, history and culture with travelers from around the world. I am understandably very proud of my country and my heritage and I know you will never forget your trip to Peru.
Social responsibility
Inca Hike is actively involved in setting up assistance schemes for local people, porters and staff, such our clothing and education schemes, and we are very committed to ensuring that the local people benefit through tourism. We achieve this by:
-Creating new jobs and opportunities to improve the standards of living of local people and their families.
-Fair treatment, decent wages for all our local employees and health insurance for our crew and staff.
-Using only locally-owned transportation and accommodation.
-Being environmentally conscious and friendly to protect our landscapes and Pachamama.
-Keeping alive and sharing the indigenous wisdom of the native Inca communities.
Inca Hike is committed to promote the spirit of Christmas giving and each year participates in programs distributing presents, meals and hot chocolate to around 300 children.
All of these activities could not happen without the support we have received from so many tourists, thanks to you we can offer even more help to the local communities.
Our renewed licenses for 2018
All companies operating the Inca Trail must be registered and have a special Inca Trail
operator license. It is issued annually each January. See our renewed license for 2018.
Our licenses as an Official Travel Agency & Inca Trail Operator are under the name of
Inca Hike & Adventure SAC .
Ministry of Tourism authorization.
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We are authorized to operate in the Inca Trail on 2016.
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Municipality of Cusco authorization.
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Our hiking team
Inca Hike team
Our balanced breakfast
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Inca Hike team celebrating Christmas Eve on 2013
Hiking in Lares trek, 4 days
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At km 82 with our first customers
Hiking in Salkantay, Inca Trail trek, 7 days
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